Did you know that Brookhaven, Mississippi was named after the town of Brookhaven, New York?

Population: 9,861

Best Way to Travel: Car, Train

#1 Thing to Do: Brookhaven Country Club

#2 Thing to Do: Lake Mary Crawford

#3 Thing to Do: Lake Lincoln

Fun Fact: Brookhaven is the county seat of Lincoln County, Mississippi.

#1 Car Rental Company: Enterprise

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Brookhaven is a very beautiful city in Mississippi, United States. Although only a small city in Lincoln County, Brookhaven has a population of 9.800 residents, and it actually is the county seat. Brookhaven has an area of 7.3 squared miles (19 squared kilometers). The city was founded in 1818 and in fact Brookhaven was named by Samuel Jayne. Nowadays, Brookhaven is well known due to the many notable people born here, but also the numerous possibilities to spend an amazing time, offered to all tourists arriving in Brookhaven.

Top Attractions within Brookhaven

Mastic Skate Park is one of the most interesting places to visit if you are going to arrive to Brookhaven soon. The park actually is a complex facility, which also includes the Hubba Ledges, China Bank, but also Rainbow Rails and Grind Rails. Well, this surely is the best place in Brookhaven to have a great time. Children aged over 8 can enjoy all the areas of the skating park, but visitors will also find swimming, skiing, fishing, picnic and camping areas.

Brookhaven Aquatic Center is an amazing location within the city. Here you will be able to swim and plan a great entertainment day. Anyway, if you love swimming Brookhaven Aquatic Center is not the only place you will be able to spend an amazing time at. The Centereach Pool, Miramar Beach, Cedar Beach or Corey Beach, they are all going to offer you the best conditions for aquatic sports.

Bartlett Park will impress visitors with its amazing beauty. Here, you will be able to have fun on the many playground areas, but you can also plan picnics. However, if you love parks and outdoor adventures in natural and really spectacular spots, Brookhaven surely is the place to visit. There are many beautiful parks in Brookhaven and Central Parkway Park, Circle Drive Park, Corvair Lane Park, Davis Park, Deport Park or Firemans Park are just some of them.

The Military Memorial Museum displays numerous collections of photos, artifact and exhibits, linked to the history of the World War I. If you are interested in the cultural life of the city, make sure to not miss places such as the Ole Book Wind Symphony and the Brookhaven Trust for the Preservation of History, Culture and Arts.